Welcome to my "Open Window"...a place of hope, encouragement, and adventure as we journey down the road from "Closed Doors" to the new opportunities God places in our pathway. I hope you will take the time to go back and follow the trail of mixed blessings and fears, failures and triumphs from the past and side-trips in the present. Perhaps it will conjure up some of your own special memories, and be an invitation for you to share with others. I look forward to spending this time with you!
What Do You See Outside YOUR Open Window Today?
Remember: "When God closes a door, He always opens a window!" You never know what might be out there waiting for you!
Thursday, September 19, 2024
Light of the World~Thursday Morning Worship and Praise!
We have another beautiful "moonrise" this morning here on Still Waters Pond. As I stepped out into the darkness to see this sight before it fades away into daylight, my heart was filled with joy and wonder. I know, it's just the moon you might say...but when I think about how God placed the moon and stars in the heavens for us to enjoy, well, I have to say I was overcome with thankfulness and a sense of God's presence right here with us.
I couldn't help but start singing the song our choir sang for the anthem this past Sunday, "Here I Am to Worship". I don't have a recording of us singing it, but here it is with the "Maranatha Singers" for you to listen to while you enjoy these pictures taken this morning at 6:30 a.m. on Still Waters Pond.
6 You have made him to have dominion over the works of Your hands;
You have put all things under his feet,
7 All sheep and oxen—
Even the beasts of the field,
8 The birds of the air,
And the fish of the sea
That pass through the paths of the seas.
(The Sand Hill Crane Family Came by for a visit recently)
9 O Lord, our Lord,
How excellent is Your name in all the earth!
Sunset, Wednesday afternoon
Sunrise, Thursday morning
Thank you for singing along with me on this glorious Thursday morning. I know this is two days in a row of moon pictures, but these beauties are only here for a short time and then they go away for another month...so I hope you don't mind enjoying God's glorious creation in the heavenlies with me for another day. I'll get back to the mundane things of life soon enough, but for now, let's just be thankful for the gifts God gives us to enjoy while they last.
Its been a while since I heard this song and it is perfect with your photos. I could have sung this today when walking Beau. we had 3 stunning moons when we got up the last 3 days, today it was a one hour storm, but wow, what a sunrise followed the storm. we were headed west and the sky was stunning in colors, when we turned to go home, towards the EAST , well the photos I took sound just like this song.
Beautiful photos and you picked just the right song and scriptures to compliment them! I loved seeing the Sandhill family again! Still sad that they lost one of the babies. Have a lovely day full of blessings, Pam! xo
Danny and I have sung that song in contemporary worship services many, many times, Pamela, and it is certainly one that we both love. Your photos fit the lyrics and scripture perfectly! Have a blessed day!
P.S. I just wrote a column about the little church in the Dale. I loved the little churches up the lanes and the homecomings. Singing sand preaching the old fashioned away. This column reminded me. Brenda
I don't mind at all !!! God's amazing creations fill me with wonder. I wasn't up early enough to witness this myself, so thank you. I haven't heard this song in ages. I will be singing it all day long. Sue
How these images and music fill my heart! Isn't it nice to realize, when we look up to the skies, wherever they are, our friends are also looking up. All together!
Beautiful photos of the clouds, the moon and the night sky. I remember this song from a long time ago. Thanks for blessing us with this beautiful post.
I never tire of your beautiful photos from around your home and pond. Although we're camping, the clouds have been thick so I haven't seen the moon yet. Maybe tonight as there aren't as many clouds in the sky. I have always loved that song and I sang right along as I looked at your lovely moon. I was glad to see the crane family too, although I'm always a bit saddened to see only one "little" one who isn't so little anymore. We're getting ready to log into our Zoom Bible study with our group from Spokane while we sit here in our campsite in the Black Hills. I'm so thankful for technology. I hope your Friday is a lovely one Pam. Blessings and hugs, Betsy
Pam, your photos are always beautiful! I got to witness the Lunar eclipse on Tuesday night it was spectacular! That song is one of my most favorites! Thank you for stopping by! I have another new post up! Have a blessed weekend
We've been seeing a few Buckeye's around right now. They are unique. The moon has been gorgeous! I wish it was like this every night. Love and blessings. 💙
The sky with the moon photos are stunning. I imagine it's the same moon the Sandra saw. Those crane are awesome. I always enjoy your photos. Have a nice weekend.
Hi Pamela, I love that song and just heard it a couple of days ago. I went out to take pictures of the moon, but I forgot to post them. I like to see the handiwork of God and the moon is a constant reminder. Have a nice weekend!
Thank you for visiting here today. I would love for you to sign my guestbook and let me know you stopped by. I always enjoy reading your comments and words of encouragement! May you be blessed as you go on your way. Please come back and visit again soon.
Beautiful uplifting blog...thank you.
ReplyDeleteIts been a while since I heard this song and it is perfect with your photos. I could have sung this today when walking Beau. we had 3 stunning moons when we got up the last 3 days, today it was a one hour storm, but wow, what a sunrise followed the storm. we were headed west and the sky was stunning in colors, when we turned to go home, towards the EAST , well the photos I took sound just like this song.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos and you picked just the right song and scriptures to compliment them! I loved seeing the Sandhill family again! Still sad that they lost one of the babies. Have a lovely day full of blessings, Pam! xo
ReplyDeleteA beautiful moon.
ReplyDeleteI wonder if the moons of other planets look this glorious from their surfaces?
Danny and I have sung that song in contemporary worship services many, many times, Pamela, and it is certainly one that we both love. Your photos fit the lyrics and scripture perfectly! Have a blessed day!
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ReplyDeleteI just wrote a column about the little church in the Dale. I loved the little churches up the lanes and the homecomings. Singing sand preaching the old fashioned away. This column reminded me. Brenda
One of my favorite worship songs! The moon pictures are beautiful! Hugs!! Debbi at debbisfrontporch
ReplyDeleteThat "Common Buckeye Butterfly" is very pretty!! As for the Sand Hill Cranes, we saw a couple of them yesterday. Beautiful creations, all!
ReplyDeleteI don't mind at all !!!
ReplyDeleteGod's amazing creations fill me with wonder. I wasn't up early enough to witness this myself, so thank you.
I haven't heard this song in ages. I will be singing it all day long.
Sue
How these images and music fill my heart!
ReplyDeleteIsn't it nice to realize, when we look up to the skies, wherever they are, our friends are also looking up. All together!
Beautiful photos of the clouds, the moon and the night sky. I remember this song from a long time ago. Thanks for blessing us with this beautiful post.
ReplyDeleteI never tire of your beautiful photos from around your home and pond. Although we're camping, the clouds have been thick so I haven't seen the moon yet. Maybe tonight as there aren't as many clouds in the sky. I have always loved that song and I sang right along as I looked at your lovely moon. I was glad to see the crane family too, although I'm always a bit saddened to see only one "little" one who isn't so little anymore.
ReplyDeleteWe're getting ready to log into our Zoom Bible study with our group from Spokane while we sit here in our campsite in the Black Hills. I'm so thankful for technology.
I hope your Friday is a lovely one Pam.
Blessings and hugs,
Betsy
Pam, your photos are always beautiful! I got to witness the Lunar eclipse on Tuesday night it was spectacular! That song is one of my most favorites! Thank you for stopping by! I have another new post up! Have a blessed weekend
ReplyDeleteI have loved seeing your beautiful moonrise photos and reading the scriptures, or singing along with you, the last couple of days.
ReplyDeleteWe've been seeing a few Buckeye's around right now. They are unique.
ReplyDeleteThe moon has been gorgeous! I wish it was like this every night.
Love and blessings. 💙
The sky with the moon photos are stunning. I imagine it's the same moon the Sandra saw. Those crane are awesome. I always enjoy your photos. Have a nice weekend.
ReplyDeleteHi Pamela, I love that song and just heard it a couple of days ago. I went out to take pictures of the moon, but I forgot to post them. I like to see the handiwork of God and the moon is a constant reminder. Have a nice weekend!
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